6/14/11 Millersburg will approach pool repairs with caution, stick to comittment to reopen in 2012
SUMMARY: Concrete repairs may only be the beginning, village administrator says Millersburg is proceeding cautiously with repairs to the Crissey Memorial Pool to ensure the finished product is done right, Village Administrator Kevin Brooks said. Millersburg Village Council Monday June 13 approved a $16,700 bid submitted by Mid Ohio Concrete for repairs to the pool basin. Flooding in late May saw...Ten great things to do when you visit Amish Country
Summary: The whole point of a vacation is to get away and with so many choices to pick from, Amish Country has something for everyone in search of relaxation and excitement. Whether you spend a day or a week, you will find the region to be a vacation destination youll surely want to repeat again and again. Amish Country is quaint and quiet and allows visitors to experience the diverse heritage...
062011 Local residents speak out on partial closure of Gasche Street
Summary: Residents took the opportunity to express their views on the College of Woosters proposal to close the portion of Gasche Street between University Street and Wayne Avenue during a pair of public meetings on June 6. When Wooster City Councilman Jon Ulbright invited the public to voice their opinions on the College of Woosters proposal to close the portion of Gasche Street between...
Local residents speak out on partial closure of Gasche Street
When Wooster City Councilman Jon Ulbright invited the public to voice their opinion on the proposal by The College of Wooster to close the portion of Gasche Street between University Street and Wayne Avenue at a June 6 meeting of the infrastructure committee, more than 90 local residents took him up on the offer. During the hour-long meeting, and for nearly as long during city councils regular...
Recycling bins coming to Wooster
Starting July 1, the now familiar blue recycling bags that have dotted the city on trash day will be a thing of the past as the city of Wooster transitions to the use of recycling bins for the citys new, revitalized curbside recycling program. During a June 6 presentation for Wooster City Council, Susan Lent, Waste Managements public sector services representative, noted that to prepare for...Celebrate Fathers Day with a community event
As a way of honoring and celebrating all fathers and father-figures, HARCATUS Head Starts FatherTime Program is presenting the second annual Day in the Park with Dad. This free event will be held Friday, June 17, from 2-9 p.m., at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia for all children accompanied by their fathers or other male role models. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. near the inside...Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 19-25
In the annual coordinated effort with the National Weather Service and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness, Gov. John R. Kasich recognizes June 19-25 as Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and encourages all Ohioans to practice lightning and severe weather safety and preparedness during this week and throughout the summer. According to the National Weather Service, the number of annual...Ohios tornado season peaking now
Ohios annual tornado season might have begun in April, but if history is any guide, June is the month to be on guard. According to information on the website of the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), http://www.weathersafety.ohio.gov, in the 70 years between 1940 and 2010, Ohio experienced a total of 215 tornadoes during the month of June, compared with next-highest totals of...